Purchasing Manager

Position Summary

Responsible for daily operations of the Purchasing Department and for streamlining, developing, and standardizing processes, leveraging technology, and aligning with other departments to maximize efficiency. Directing and coordinating the activities of personnel engaged in purchasing and distributing raw materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies in the organization.

• Assesses current material availability and acceptable substitutions.
• Directs, motivates, and empowers team members to ensure the department operates efficiently in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Participates in interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems with employees and vendors, contractors, and suppliers.
• Reviews and approves instructions regarding purchasing procedures.
• Responsible for market analysis and cost comparison reports from RFPs.
• Reviews bid proposals, purchase order claims, inventory control systems and contracts for conformance to company policy.
• Assesses office procedures and practices, and studies workflow, sequence of operations and office arrangement to determine expediency.
• Analyzes market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material purchases for potential incremental improvement projects and advises the Chief Financial Officer.
• Demonstrates teamwork and good communication skills to report results of all analysis to all levels of management.
• Attends and participates in designated company meetings.
• Maintains confidentiality, and adheres to strict purchasing policies, and company policies & procedures to ensure the integrity of all purchasing functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor of Arts/Science or a combination of an Associates degree and five or more years of purchasing management experience. Gaming or hospitality environment preferred.
• Seven years previous Purchasing or Buying experience required. Casino experience highly preferred.
• Three years management and supervision in procurement.
• Microsoft Office intermediate level to include Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Extensive experience with a Procurement Management software or other ERP systems i.e. Sage Intacct, JD Edwards, etc. required.
• Valid Oregon Driver’s License.
• Must obtain a Siletz Tribal Gaming License.
• CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager) and APICS (Association for Operations Management) preferred.
• NAPM (National Association of Purchasing Management) preferred.
• Three years of experience in contract writing, bid summary and specification writing.
• Workers in this position must be 21 or older.

• Analytical – synthesizes complex or diverse information.
• Problem solving – identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Communication Skills – speaks and writes clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrates group presentation skills, and conducts meetings.
• Leadership – inspires and motivates others to perform well, accepts feedback from others.
• Management skills – includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; makes self-available to staff; provides regular performance feedback; and develops subordinates’ skills and encourages growth.
• Quality management – looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Judgment – displays willingness to make decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment and makes timely decisions.
• Planning/organizing – prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.

• Stand Constantly
• Walk Frequently
• Handling/Fingering Constantly
• Reach Outward Constantly
• Reach Above Shoulder Occasionally
• Climb Occasionally
• Crawl Occasionally
• Squat or Kneel Occasionally
• Bend Frequently

• 10 lbs or less Frequently
• 11-20 lbs Frequently
• 21-50 lbs Occasionally
• 51-100 lbs Occasionally
• Over 100 lbs Occasionally with help

• 12 lbs or less Frequently
• 13-25 lbs Occasionally
• 26-40 lbs Occasionally
• 41-100 lbs Occasionally

• Vision:
  Near and Far
• Sense of Sound

Work will take place in a small office environment with occasional exposure to a busy resort and gaming environment with multiple distractions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. Occasionally the work environment will be in locations exposed to smoke and the associated effects.

Conditions of employment include passing a pre‑employment drug screen, a background investigation, and completing a 180‑day introductory period.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Purchasing and Supply Chain

Gambling Facilities and Casinos